5 best long weekend getaways from Delhi in March
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Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
Rishikesh, the "Yoga Capital of the World," is nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas along the banks of the Ganges River. It's a popular destination for spiritual seekers, adventure enthusiasts, and nature lovers. In Rishikesh, you can:
- Practice yoga and meditation in an ashram
- Go white water rafting on the Ganges River
- Hike to waterfalls and explore the surrounding hills
-Visit ancient temples and spiritual sites
- Practice yoga and meditation in an ashram
- Go white water rafting on the Ganges River
- Hike to waterfalls and explore the surrounding hills
-Visit ancient temples and spiritual sites
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Jim Corbett National Park, Uttarakhand
Jim Corbett National Park is India's oldest national park and is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including tigers, elephants, leopards, and deer. It's a great place to go for an exciting wildlife safari. In Jim Corbett National Park, you can:
- Go on a jeep safari or elephant safari to see wildlife
- Hike through the forests and grasslands
- Visit the Corbett Museum to learn about the history of the park
- Stay in a jungle lodge or resort
- Go on a jeep safari or elephant safari to see wildlife
- Hike through the forests and grasslands
- Visit the Corbett Museum to learn about the history of the park
- Stay in a jungle lodge or resort
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Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Shimla, the "Queen of Hills," is a former British summer capital and is known for its colonial architecture, scenic beauty, and pleasant weather. It's a popular hill station that offers a welcome escape from the heat of the plains. In Shimla, you can:
- Stroll along the Mall Road, a pedestrian-only shopping street
- Take the toy train ride from Kalka to Shimla
- Visit the Viceregal Lodge, the former residence of the British Viceroy
- Go hiking or horseback riding in the hills
- Stroll along the Mall Road, a pedestrian-only shopping street
- Take the toy train ride from Kalka to Shimla
- Visit the Viceregal Lodge, the former residence of the British Viceroy
- Go hiking or horseback riding in the hills
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Manali, Himachal Pradesh
Manali is a popular hill station located in the Kullu Valley of Himachal Pradesh. It's known for its stunning mountain scenery, adventure activities, and laid-back atmosphere. In Manali, you can:
- Go skiing or snowboarding in Solang Valley
- Hike to waterfalls and glaciers
- Visit the Rohtang Pass, a high mountain pass offering stunning views
- Relax in the hot springs at Vashisht
- Go skiing or snowboarding in Solang Valley
- Hike to waterfalls and glaciers
- Visit the Rohtang Pass, a high mountain pass offering stunning views
- Relax in the hot springs at Vashisht
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Agra, Uttar Pradesh
Agra is home to one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Taj Mahal. It's a must-visit for anyone traveling to India. In Agra, you can:
- Visit the Taj Mahal, a white marble mausoleum built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife Mumtaz Mahal
- Explore Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Visit other Mughal monuments, such as the Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb and the Jama Masjid
- Sample the local cuisine, which is known for its Mughlai influences
- Visit the Taj Mahal, a white marble mausoleum built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife Mumtaz Mahal
- Explore Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Visit other Mughal monuments, such as the Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb and the Jama Masjid
- Sample the local cuisine, which is known for its Mughlai influences
